Scallion-Glazed Tofu by @laricettaveg

35 min

2 servings

🫘

180 g

Firm natural tofu

🌽

2 tbsp

Cornstarch

🧅

2

Scallion

🫑

2

Sweet pointed pepper

🧂

Salt

🫗

Oil

⚫

Black pepper

🥢

3 tbsp

Soy sauce

🫗

2 tsp

Sesame oil

🍯

1 tsp

Agave syrup

🌶️

Chinese chili oil

🍚

2 tsp

Rice vinegar

🫚

Fresh ginger

🧅

Scallion greens

💧

120 ml

Water

🍚

White rice

🌱

Sesame seeds

  1. Cut
    • Firm natural tofu
    • Cornstarch
    • Salt

    Cut the tofu into slices then into small cubes, pat it dry lightly, and coat it in cornstarch seasoned with salt and pepper.

  2. Cook
    • Firm natural tofu
    • Oil

    Cook the tofu in oil, or in an air fryer at 190° for about ten minutes, turning occasionally.

  3. Sauté
    • Scallion
    • Sweet pointed pepper
    • Water

    Meanwhile, sauté the sliced scallions and peppers; once well browned, add a little water, cover with a lid and cook, turning from time to time, for about ten minutes.

  4. Mix
    • Soy sauce
    • Sesame oil

    Mix all the sauce ingredients together and set aside.

  5. Add
    • Firm natural tofu
    • Scallion
    • Sweet pointed pepper

    Add the sauce to the pan together with the tofu once everything is cooked.

  6. Serve
    • White rice
    • Sesame seeds
    • Water

    Let it thicken, adding a little more water if needed, then serve with white rice and sesame seeds.

Scallion-Glazed Tofu by @laricettaveg

35 min

2 servings

🫘

180 g

Firm natural tofu

🌽

2 tbsp

Cornstarch

🧅

2

Scallion

🫑

2

Sweet pointed pepper

🧂

Salt

🫗

Oil

⚫

Black pepper

🥢

3 tbsp

Soy sauce

🫗

2 tsp

Sesame oil

🍯

1 tsp

Agave syrup

🌶️

Chinese chili oil

🍚

2 tsp

Rice vinegar

🫚

Fresh ginger

🧅

Scallion greens

💧

120 ml

Water

🍚

White rice

🌱

Sesame seeds

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/6

    Cut the tofu into slices then into small cubes, pat it dry lightly, and coat it in cornstarch seasoned with salt and pepper.

    🫘Firm natural tofu
    🌽Cornstarch
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board
    🥣Bowl

  2. Step 2/6

    Cook the tofu in oil, or in an air fryer at 190° for about ten minutes, turning occasionally.

    🫘Firm natural tofu
    🫗Oil
    🍳Frying pan

  3. Step 3/6

    Meanwhile, sauté the sliced scallions and peppers; once well browned, add a little water, cover with a lid and cook, turning from time to time, for about ten minutes.

    🧅Scallion
    🫑Sweet pointed pepper
    💧Water
    🍳Frying pan
    ✨Lid

  4. Step 4/6

    Mix all the sauce ingredients together and set aside.

    🥢Soy sauce
    🫗Sesame oil
    🍯Agave syrup
    🌶️Chinese chili oil
    🍚Rice vinegar
    🌽Cornstarch
    🫚Fresh ginger
    🧅Scallion greens
    💧Water
    🥣Bowl
    🥄Whisk

  5. Step 5/6

    Add the sauce to the pan together with the tofu once everything is cooked.

    🫘Firm natural tofu
    🧅Scallion
    🫑Sweet pointed pepper
    🍳Frying pan

  6. Step 6/6

    Let it thicken, adding a little more water if needed, then serve with white rice and sesame seeds.

    🍚White rice
    🌱Sesame seeds
    💧Water
    🍳Frying pan

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Soy, Protein, Starch, Vegetables, Spices, Seasoning, Fat, Oil, Condiment, Sauce, Sweetener, Liquid, Seeds

Ingredients

Firm natural tofu, Cornstarch, Scallion, Sweet pointed pepper, Salt, Oil, Black pepper, Soy sauce, Sesame oil, Agave syrup, Chinese chili oil, Rice vinegar, Fresh ginger, Scallion greens, Water, White rice, Sesame seeds

Notes

Cornstarch (for coating the tofu, for the sauce), Scallion (fresh), Sweet pointed pepper (optional), Salt (to taste), Oil (to taste, for cooking the tofu), Black pepper (to taste), Soy sauce (for the sauce), Sesame oil (for the sauce), Agave syrup (for the sauce), Chinese chili oil (to taste, for the sauce), Rice vinegar (for the sauce), Fresh ginger (a few small pieces, for the sauce), Water (for the sauce, a little, added while braising the scallions and peppers), Sesame seeds (for serving)

Allergens

Soy, Gluten, Sesame, Sulphites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Halal, Vegetarian

Calories

280 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 14g, Carbohydrates: 24g, Fat: 15g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 2.5mg, Sodium: 950mg, Potassium: 350mg, Magnesium: 45mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 55mg, Vitamin K: 20mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.3mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

6 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Cutting board, Bowl, Frying pan, Lid, Whisk

Appliances

Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Everyday Meal, Weeknight Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@laricettaveg

Origin

Cuisine

Chinese, Asian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Sticky, Saucy

Flavors

Savory, Spicy, Umami, Tangy, Sweet

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 2-3 days (store in an airtight container,reheat before serving), freezer : 1 month (best frozen without the rice,tofu texture may change slightly after thawing)